Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Vaccination Nurse

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Job summary

As part of the Occupational Health Multidisciplinary Team the Vaccination centre is taking responsibility for the seasonal flu jab alongside the Covid booster's vaccination and Covid testing, and a new staff travel vaccination clinic.

The post holder will support the department to deliver high quality, comprehensive and proactive seasonal flu and Covid boosters vaccination campaign.

The post holder will primarily be involved in coordination and delivery of the seasonal flu and Covid booster's vaccination campaign and associated health promotion activities across the Trust visiting wards, running clinic on site and on our satellite sites as required.

The post holder will work as an effective team member, assisting in the management and the organisation of work as required. The post holder will display effective communication skills and work as a role model for good practice, supporting and developing colleagues as required.

Main duties of the job

Assist the Lead Nurse Manager/ Sister in the coordination and day to day delivery of the seasonal flu and Covid vaccination campaign to the Trust's and any additional customers.

Manage and prioritise own workload in the day to day delivery of seasonal flu and Covid vaccination campaign.

Works as an effective team member, demonstrate good personal communication skills and actively promote excellent team and interdisciplinary relationships.

To take responsibility for ordering clinical stock including seasonal flu and Covid vaccines from pharmacy and associated supplies from materials management to support the flu and Covid booster vaccination campaign.

To following the Trust Medicines policy and departmental policies including Patient Group Directive's (PGD's) / Seasonal Flu and Covid vaccine written instructions on the safe storage (including cold chain management), administration and disposal of immunisation/medication.

About us

Royal Berkshire hospital is rated by CQC as Good. Our values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be, and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make that happen.

The COVID operational Team has been set up to support staff and patients through the Pandemic, to help keep our Trust as safe as possible.

We provide guidance, testing, and vaccinations for staff.

Date posted

16 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

193-5084283CORB6VAC

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the efficient delivery of seasonal flu and Covid vaccination clinics visiting wards and department sites across the main Trust site and visit satellite sites as required, ensuring clinic rooms, trolleys and equipment are prepared and sufficient stock of clinic supplies is available at all times.

To assist in identifying areas for further targeted seasonal flu and Covid Booster vaccination, visit to ensure a high uptake of both Flu and Covid booster vaccine in Trust staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the efficient delivery of seasonal flu and Covid vaccination clinics visiting wards and department sites across the main Trust site and visit satellite sites as required, ensuring clinic rooms, trolleys and equipment are prepared and sufficient stock of clinic supplies is available at all times.

To assist in identifying areas for further targeted seasonal flu and Covid Booster vaccination, visit to ensure a high uptake of both Flu and Covid booster vaccine in Trust staff.

Person Specification

Experienced Registered Nurse

Essential

2 years experience

Desirable

5 years experience

Trained in COVID and Flu vaccinations

Essential

experience

Desirable

experience

Person Specification

Experienced Registered Nurse

Essential

2 years experience

Desirable

5 years experience

Trained in COVID and Flu vaccinations

Essential

experience

Desirable

experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)